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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

My Selvedge-Along Progress

I am a bit overwhelmed with my selvedge collection, so this Selvedge Along at Quilty Habit and Quilts of a Feather is great for helping me deal with some of my overabundance.

And also, thanks to Jenn at A Quarter Inch from the Edge, for the inspiration and for the encouragement (even if she doesn't know she is doing it). So here is what I have sewn up so far in my quest to lighten my selvedge load. I took my favourites and made a 14" square of fabric. I could make a cushion, but I don't need any more cushions! I could make a wallhanging for my sewing room, or I could slice it up and create something very improvisational. I already have lots of pouches. Maybe a sewing machine cover, not sure yet.

So, this

Became this

It's not entirely Cotton and Steel selvedges, but mostly. I love how it matches the C&S floral print that you see behind. That will factor in my project somehow.

7 comments:

You've certainly made an interestin length of 'fabric' with your selvedges. A sewing machine cover would be a lovely addition to your sewing nook. I can't believe you haven't made one, yet. (Me neither, but have made a pocketed pad to sit my machine upon.). Whatever you decide to do will be the perfect thing, I've no doubt!

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Hi! Welcome to my quilting blog. My name is Linda and I live in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I have three adult children and have been married to my amazing husband, Mike, for the past 40 years. My passion in life is my family and my quilting.